Composting

Compost Depot

Schedule

Composting is a great way to keep organic materials out of the landfill, reducing greenhouse gases and helping the environment.

Compostable materials are accepted year-round at the Steinbach Landfill (Located at 105 Hanover Road East).


Click here for a PRINTABLE PDF of the 2026 Composting Schedule!


The RM of Hanover is pleased to offer seasonal Curbside Compost Collections to all Hanover communities.

If you live in one of the LUDs below and would like to participate in the curbside compost collection program but do not have a bin, send us an email at solidwaste@hanovermb.c or call 204-346-7129 ext 0 to receive a bin!

*Please do NOT leave bags beside the bins. Only items inside the bins will be collected* 

Blumenort
Curbside Collection: Fridays

Kleefeld
Curbside Collection: Fridays

New Bothwell
NEW Curbside Collections starting Friday, May 8th, 2026!! Click here for details. No extra cost to residents! Call 204-346-7129 ext 0 or email solidwaste@hanovermb.ca if you are within the LUD boundaries and would like a bin!

Grunthal
Curbside Collection: Thursdays

Mitchell
Curbside Collection: Thursdays

Community Compost Depots: 130 Ash St (Arena) Saturday's between October 3 and October 24 from 9am - 3pm


Steinbach Landfill

If you have more compost than will fit in your collection bins, or if you live outside of LUD boundaries, please take your compost materials to the City of Steinbach Landfill. The City of Steinbach accepts compost items year-round at this location. For current operating hours and holiday closures, please check directly with the City of Steinbach before visiting.


Not sure what you can compost? 🌱

Check out the lists below to make composting easy and eco-friendly!

Compost
  • Grass clippings
  • Leaves
  • Weeds (without seeds)
  • Garden waste
  • Peat moss
  • Vegetables and fruits
  • Coffee grounds
  • Tea leaves/bags
  • Egg shells

What NOT to Compost
  • Meat and bones
  • Dairy products
  • Wood chips or sawdust
  • Pet manure
  • Herbicide-treated grass clippings
  • Perennial and seed-bearing weeds
  • Diseased plants
  • Metal
  • Plastic


Consider Mulching (also called Grass Cycling)

Mulching is the practice of leaving grass clippings on your lawn when mowing. Proper mulching requires a mulching blade - they are readily available at hardware stores - however mulching is a natural fertilizer (saving money), does not require bagging (saving time), and keeps organic materials out of the Landfill. 

Mulching Tips

  • Mow high. Adjust the mower height to leave your lawn 3-31/2 inches long. Never cut off more than 1/3 of the grass height.
  • Mulch it. Use a mulching mower to reduce the size of the clippings. They will break down and release nutrients to your lawn more readily. 
  • Keep it sharp and dry. A dull blade can damage grass. Sharpen mower blades annually and mow when the grass is dry.
  • Alternate mowing direction. This keeps the grass from being pushed over in just one direction and being damaged by the sun.